Convert square centimeter to square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square millimeter [mm^2], or Convert square millimeter to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Millimeter
1 cm^2 = 100 mm^2
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to mm^2:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 100 mm^2 = 1500 mm^2
Square Centimeter to Square Millimeter Conversion Table
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Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.
Square Millimeter
A square millimeter (mm²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one millimeter.
History/Origin
The square millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurement of small areas, especially in fields like electronics and material science, as a subdivision of the metric system established in the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today in fields such as electronics, manufacturing, and scientific research to measure small surface areas, including the cross-sectional areas of wires and components.